Unlike other seed sprouting projects, this one allows kids to compare five different sprouts (either 5 herbs or 5 flowers) by watching them grow in a glove.

Introduce your fourth grader to the concepts of solstices by observing the length of her shadow on the shortest day of the year, compared to other solstices.

This experiment challenges students to forecast the weather based on the surrounding areas' weather.

In this cool science experiment, learn about magnetism and poles, and test magnet strength to find out if two magnets are twice as strong as one.

Help your child get to know the least-appreciated of the five senses, the sense of smell, with a smelling station.

In this experiment, students find out what happens when a less-dense fluid interacts with a denser one, replicating the effect of cooler solid rock on magma.

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

Celebrate April Fools' Day with a science prank that is sure to amuse...and educate too!

On the next chilly, winter day, invite your fifth grader to make a hand warmer by experimenting with the loaded combination of a few natural ingredients.

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

This science fair project looks one of the most important factors affecting seed germination: water. A fun and easy plant biology experiment for 3rd graders.

This project compares the strength of one, two, and three-ply toilet paper.

Discover whether the â5-second ruleâ is effective at determining whether food is still safe to eat after being dropped on the ground.

This Valentine's Day, pair up science and crafting with this simple crystal formation project that's sure to bring a little love into your home.

examine how passive solar heating works, measure temperature in a parked car on a sunny day. ways to use passive solar heating as an alternative, energy

Make a planter full of delicious seasonings and classic grilling vegetables, great for a Fatherâs Day gift or a fun start-of-summer outdoor activity.

Inspire your child to put on her engineer hat for the day, as she builds her very own, double-decker bridge.

This year on Mother's Day, try this gift project that brings together an appreciation for gardening with a hands-on lesson in art history.

Show your kids the power of baking powder by conducting a simple experiment. Make four batches of cornbread, all identical except for one thing: baking powder!

Be a chemist for a day and study the simple reaction between sugar and heat. Try heating sugar and see what happens!

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

How sensitive is your skin? Here's a fourth grade science experiment that lets your child figure it out.

You don't need to wait for rain to see a rainbow. Make one yourself, and teach your child about light and weather in the process.

What better way to celebrate spring than with a fabulous flower party? Pack the day with fun flower activities and treats for a truly springalicious event!

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

Here's a fun science experiment that's refreshingly tasty too! Turn regular water into a tasty treat perfect for consuming on a hot day.

Looking for an enjoyable evening activity you can do with your kids? Study the stars: help them learn about constellations by making one of their own.

Your child can use leaves and grass to create his own outdoor art in celebration of Earth Day...all he needs are is the great outdoors and some creativity!

Find out whether a longer airplane will fly farther or a wider paper airplane.

What is a compound microscope? Kids find out by making one of their own in this cool science fair project.